State Library Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
LibrariesVictoria, Australia201-500 Employees
State Library Victoria, based in Melbourne, is one of Australia's oldest cultural institutions and serves as the major reference and research library for Victoria. It collects and preserves the state's documentary heritage and provides access through a range of services and programs. Its collections include more than two million books and serials, one of the country's largest newspaper holdings, and hundreds of thousands of photographs, maps, manuscripts, artefacts, and digital and multimedia materials. It serves researchers and members of the public seeking authoritative historical resources, offering access and programs that bring this material to users. The library operates as a mid-sized organization with a substantial staff and plays a central role in Victoria's cultural and scholarly infrastructure. In March 2026, Helen Silver AO was appointed President of the Library Board of Victoria, marking a notable leadership development for the institution.